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WESTERN  ILLINOIS  STATE  NORMAL  SCHOOL. 


FIRST  ANNOUNCEMENT 


OF  THE 

WESTERN  ILLINOIS 
STATE  NORMAL  SCHOOL 


FIRST  SCHOOL  YEAR 


MACOMB,  ILLINOIS 
1902-1903 


BOARD  OF  TRUSTEES. 


HON.  CHARLES  J.  SEARLE,  Rock  Island, 

PRESIDENT. 

*S.  A.  FAIRBANK,  Esq.,  Jacksonville, 

VICE  PRESIDENT. 


HON.  B.  M.  CHIPERFIELD,  Canton, 

SECRETARY. 

HON.  ALFRED  BAYLISS,  Springfield, 

SUPERINTENDENT  OF  PUBLIC  INSTRUCTION,  EX-OFFICIO. 

HON.  F.  R.  JELLIFF,  Galesburg. 

DR.  GEORGE  W.  ROSS,  Carrollton. 

C.  V.  CHANDLER,  ESQ.,  Macomb, 

TREASURER. 

HON.  FRANK  E.  BLANE,  Petersburg. 

APPOINTED  TO  FILL  VACANCY. 


♦Resigned. 


CALENDAR  FOR  1902-1903. 


FIRST  TERM. 


Entrance  Examination, 
Enrollment  of  Students, 
Recitations  Begin, 
Thanksgiving  Recess, 
Term  Ends, 


Monday,  September  23 
Tuesday,  September  24 
Wednesday,  September 
Thursday,  November  27 
Thursday,  December  19 


SECOND  TERM. 


Enrollment  and  Organization, 
Recitations  Begin, 

Lincoln’s  Birthday, 

Term  Ends, 


Monday,  December  30 
Tuesday,  December  31 
Tuesday,  February  12 
Thursday,  March  19 


THIRD  TERM. 


Enrollment  and  Organization, 
Recitations  Begin, 

Memorial  Day, 

Term  Ends, 


Monday,  March  30 
Tuesday,  March  31 
Saturday,  May  30 
Thursday,  June  18 


FACULTY 


J.  W.  HENNINGER,  President, 

PSYCHOLOGY  AND  SCHOOL  MANAGEMENT. 

S.  B.  HURSH, 

ENGLISH  GRAMMAR  AND  LITERATURE, 

W.  J.  SUTHERLAND, 

GEOGRAPHY  AND  GEOLOGY. 

J.  C.  BURNS, 

HISTORY  AND  CIVICS. 

E.  S.  WILKINSON, 

ARITHMETIC,  ALGEBRA  AND  GEOMETRY. 

H.  L.  ROBERTS, 

BIOLOGY. 

J.  P.  DRAKE, 

PHYSICS  AND  CHEMISTRY. 

F.  J.  FAIRBANK, 

LATIN,  GERMAN  AND  GREEK. 

S.  L.  SMITH, 

DRAWING,  WRITING  AND  PHYSICAL  CULTURE. 

MISS  WINIFRED  SWARTZ, 

• DIRECTOR  OF  MUSIC  AND  PHYSICAL  CULTURE. 

MISS  MARGARET  DUNBAR,. 

LIBRARIAN. 

J.  C.  THOMPSON, 

REGISTRAR. 


FACULTY  COMMITTEES. 


RECEPTION  OF  NEW  STUDENTS. 
COURSES  OF  STUDY. 

LIBRARY. 

INDIVIDUAL  WELFARE. 
CHRISTIAN  WORK. 

LITERARY  SOCIETIES. 

SOCIAL  LIFE. 

RECORDS. 

ATHLETICS. 


HISTORICAL. 


Within  the  last  few  years  the  Legislature  of  Illinois  has  author- 
ized the  establishment  of  three  new  State  Normal  Schools,  viz  : 
one  in  the  northern  part  of  the  State,  in  1895,  one  in  the  eastern 
part,  in  the  same  year,  and  one  in  the  western  part  of  the  State,  by 
Act  of  1899. 

The  Act  of  1899  made  it  the  duty  of  the  Board  of  Trustees  to 
locate  the  school  in  the  place  offering  the  most  advantageous  condi- 
ditions.  The  law  provided  that  the  school  should  be  located  as 
nearly  central  as  possible  in  what  is  known  as  the  “ Military  Tract,’’ 
or  that  portion  of  the  State  lying  west  of  the  fourth  principal  merid- 
ian ; that  a good  supply  of  water  and  other  modern  conveniences 
for  the  use  of  the  institution  should  be  kept  in  view  by  the  Board. 

In  accordance  with  the  limitations  imposed  by  statute,  the 
Board  of  Trustees  asked  for  the  proposal  of  sites  offering  the  best 
possible  advantages. 

After  careful  discussion  of  the  merits  of  the  various  sites  pro- 
posed, the  Board  finally  selected  the  city  of  Macomb  and  the  choice 
wTas  made  unanimous.  The  citizens  of  Macomb  vied  with  one 
another  in  their  efforts  to  meet  the  demands  of  the  school.  A 
beautiful  site  containing  fifty  acres  of  land  was  purchased  and 
donated  to  the  Board  of  Trustees  in  fee  simple  for  the  use  of  the 
State. 

The  city  has  made  ample  provision  for  thorough  drainage,  for 
an  unfailing  supply  of  pure  water,  for  the  construction  of  perma- 
nent sidewalks,  and  good  brick  pavements  ; for  suitable  gas  mains 
and  electric  light  wires  to  the  building  ; for  a fire  alarm  system 
connecting  the  building  with  the  fire  department,  and  with  the  tele- 
phone system.  Provision  has  also  been  made  to  keep  the  streets 
leading  to  the  grounds  lighted  at  all  proper  times. 

With  unusual  advantages  for  athletics,  landscape  gardening  and 
park  purposes,  the  site  presents  a commanding  view. 


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LOCATION. 

The  city  of  Macomb  is  about  forty  jniles  from  Galesburg  and 
sixty  miles  from  Quincy.  It  is  in  close  proximity  to  a number  of 
other  thriving  cities  and  towns.  The  C.  B.  & Q.  with  its  network 
of  railroads  makes  it  easy  to  reach  all  points.  The  train  service  is 
excellent. 

Macomb  is  a beautiful  city  in  the  center  of  an  enterprising  and 
prosperous  part  of  the  State.  The  population  is  nearly  6,000. 
The  intelligence  and  character  of  its  people  combine  to  make  it  a 
delightful  school  town.  Macomb  has  refused  to  license  the  sale  of 
intoxicating  liquors  for  many  years.  The  city  has  electric  lights, 
well  paved  streets,  an  abundant  supply  of  water.  Its  banking, 
commercial  and  manufacturing  interests  are  large  and  prosperous. 
It  has  an  excellent  system  of  schools,  and  is  situated'in  the  heart  of 
a strong  and  wealthy  county. 

As  the  county  seat,  it  will  offer  special  advantages  for  the  study 
of  civil  government.  It  is  believed  that  a progressive  teacher  will 
appreciate  the  various  means  for  industrial,  social  and  civic  culture. 


THE  CORNER-STONE 

of  the  new  School  was  laid  December  21,  1900,  with  imposing 
ceremonies. 

In  his  address  on  behalf  of  the  Board  of  Trustees,  President 
Searle  called  attention  to  the  Board’s  desire  for  a building  not 
inferior  to  any  other  in  the  State.  Structural  and  architectural 
design,  finish  and  beauty  and  adaptability  to  the  purpose  for  which 
it  was  intended,  all  received  the  most  careful  attention.  Its  inaugura- 
tion as  an  institution  of  learning  marked  an  era  in  the  educational 
progress  of  the  western  part  of  the  State.  In  view  of  the  work  so 
auspiciously  begun,  he  indulged  the  hope  that  there  had  been  set 
in  motion  a force  that  will  forever  redound  to  the  State’s  credit  and 
glory  ; that  from  this  institution  generations  of  teachers  and  stu- 
dents might  draw  inspiration  for  higher  and  better  life. 


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GOVERNOR  TANNER’S  ADDRESS. 

“We  have  met  today  in  the  interests  of  education,  upon  which 
more  than  any  other  depends  the  true  success  and  stability  of  our 
beloved  commonwealth. 

The  agricultural,  manufacturing  and  mining  interests  of  Illinois, 
in  which  hundreds  of  millions  of  dollars  are  invested  and  hundreds 
of  thousands  of  men  are  engaged,  are  extensive  and  increasing. 
Her  educational  interests,  however,  surpass  all  of  them  in  their 
importance  and  far-reaching  consequences. 

Happy  for  us  that  in  our  territorial  history  as  well  as  in  the 
early  history  of  our  State,  there  were  so  many  public  men  and  pri- 
vate citizens  who  recognized  the  value  and  importance  of  educa- 
tional institutions.” 

Governor  Tanner  called  attention  to  the  interest  in  education, 
which  Mr.  Lincoln  early  manifested  in  his  public  life  ; to  his  hearty 
approval  in  1862,  as  President  of  the  United  States,  of  the  now  cel- 
ebrated land  grant  for  Colleges  of  Agriculture  and  Mechanic  Arts. 

The  Governor  recalled  the  friendly  attitude  of  the  General 
Assembly  of  Illinois  toward  the  cause  of  education  ; how  from  1855 
to  1900,  the  amount  received  from  district  taxes  increased  almost 
sixty-eight  fold  ; the  income  of  the  township  fund  increased  almost 
eighteen  fold  ; the  amount  invested  in  the  various  forms  of  school 
property  increased  more  than  six  fold,  while  the  amount  paid  for 
teaching,  had  increased  nearly  forty-seven  times  in  forty-five  years  ; 
in  1857,  the  appropriation  for  the  Illinois  Normal  University  was 
$9,754.74;  within  the  last  four  years  ending  with  1900,  the  State 
had  appropriated  $733,451.28  for  the  various  State  normal  schools. 
These  last  figures  indicate  the  popular  interest  in  normal  school 
instruction. 

PROFESSIONAL  PREPARATION. 

“The  necessity  for  special  professional  training  as  a means  of 
fitting  teachers  for  their  important  and  difficult  duties  is  now  gen- 
erally recognized.  It  is  safe  to  say  that  our  State  institutions, 
which  provide  special  training  in  the  art  and  mastery  of  teaching, 
are  thoroughly  rooted  in  the  sympathy,  confidence  and  regard  of 
the  people.” 


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“MILITARY  TRACT.” 

Of  the  several  Acts  passed  by  the  General  Assembly  during  the 
past  four  years,  pertaining  to  normal  school  instruction,  none 
received  executive  sanction  more  cheerfully  than  that  providing  for 
the  establishment  of  the  institution,  designed  to  meet  the  needs  of 
the  people  living  in  the  “ Military  Tract.” 

“ The  people  of  this  section  of  the  State  have  a right  to  a build- 
ing, which  in  point  of  capacity,  comfort,  convenience  and  attrac- 
tiveness, shall  compare  favorably  with  any  similar  building  in 
Illinois.  ” 

OUR  COUNTRY  SCHOOLS. 

“The  object  of  those  who  were  prominent  in  originating  the 
measure  establishing  this  school,  and  who  were  active  in  securing 
its  enactment  into  law,  was  to  make  special  provision  for  those  who 
were  to  teach  in  our  country  schools.  This  purpose  was  highly 
commendable  and  patriotic. 

The  Governor  emphasized  the  importance  of  the  teaching  of 
agriculture  in  our  schools. 

“Such  rudimentary  knowledge  should  be  imparted,  in  regard 
to  soil  and  seed,  plants  and  animals,  and  the  influence  of  light, 
heat  and  moisture  in  the  fields,  etc.,  as  will  tend  to  lead  the  pupils 
to  a broader  and  deeper  insight  into  the  productive  forces  of 
nature,  and  bring  them  into  closer  contact  with  the  life  and  work  of 
the  communities  in  which  they  live.” 

He  commended  the  Superintendent  of  Public  Instruction  and 
other  educators  for  their  interest  and  efforts  to  improve  the  rural 
schools. 

“To  neglect  the  education  of  our  country  boys  and  girls  is  to 
invite  a terrible  national  danger.  The  Republic  will  need  the  ser- 
vices of  these  boys  and  girls  in  some  critical  time  to  come.  Espe- 
cially does  this  apply  to  Illinois,  the  greatest  agricultural  State  in 
the  country.  Any  movement,  therefore,  having  in  view  the  improve- 
ment of  our  rural  schools,  thereby  preparing  the  children  for  the 
part  they  are  to  take  in  the  affairs  of  the  State,  is  one  of  vital 
importance  and  deep  concern.” 

THE  CITY  OF  MACOMB. 

To  the  people  of  Macomb,  he  extended  sincere  congratulations 
upon  having  this  institution  in  their  midst.  “Assuredly  the  West- 
ern Illinois  Normal  School  is  fortunate  in  its  location.  While  from 


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its  walls  shall  go  forth  influences  which  will  carry  blessings  to  the 
State  and  nation,  there  will  be  advantages  peculiar  to  the  people 
of  this  city.” 

“Your  city  is  on  a par  with  the  best  of  cities,  worthy  to  be  the  seat 
of  a school  like  this.  The  interests  of  this  institution  established, 
controlled  and  supported  by  the  State  will  be  best  protected  and 
guarded  by  keeping  up  the  high  reputation  which  your  city  enjoys.” 


BUILDING. 

Situated  pleasantly  in  a beautiful  campus  of  fifty  acres  of  fine 
rolling  land,  the  Western  Illinois  State  Normal  School  presents  an 
imposing  appearance.  The  architectural  features  are  attractive. 
There  is  a judicious  adaptation  of  classic  forms  to  modern  needs. 
The  main  building  is  constructed  largely  of  Berea  stone,  roofed 
with  handsome  red  tile. 

It  is  rectangular  in  shape  with  a large  pavilion  in  the  center,  and 
a pavilion  at  each  end.  In  its  interior  arrangement,  the  building  is 
admirably  adapted  to  its  purpose.  There  are  three  main  stories 
above  the  basement.  All  of  the  rooms  are  well  lighted,  being  on 
either  side  of  a long,  ample  corridor  running  the  entire  length  of 
the  building.  This  makes  it  possible  in  each  room  for  the  light  to 
enter  on  the  left  side  of  the  student  ; while  both  students  and 
teachers  face  a wall  without  the  glare  of  light  from  useless 
windows. 

The  ventilation  is  thoroughly  scientific ; fresh  air,  properly 
heated  over  a mass  of  steam  coils,  is  forced  into  every  part  of  the 
building  by  two  powerful  fans  ; while  the  vitiated  air  is  at  once 
removed. 

The  boiler  house  is  constructed  of  pressed  brick,  and  stands 
about  ioo  feet  in  the  rear  of  the  main  school  building.  Every  part 
of  the  main  building  is  constructed  of  fire-resisting  material,  thus 
removing  all  possible  peril  from  destruction  by  fire. 

When  completed  throughout,  the  building  will  be  one  of  the 
most  convenient  and  attractive  school  buildings  in  the  State  of 
Illinois. 


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THE  PURPOSE  OF  THE  SCHOOL. 

There  is  a growing  conviction  that  the  instruction  and  inspira- 
tion of  the  teaching  body  is  of  primary  importance  in  any  system  of 
public  instruction  ; and  that  the  normal  school  lies  at  the  very 
basis  of  sound  education. 

The  Constitution  of  Illinois  makes  it  the  duty  of  the  General 
Assembly  to  provide  a thorough  and  efficient  system  of  free  schools; 
it  demands  a common  school  education  for  all  children  of  the  State. 
The  true  purpose  of  the  normal  school  is  strictly  professional.  The 
new  State  Normal  will  aim  to  prepare  its  students  for  the  work  of 
organizing,  governing  and  teaching  the  public  schools.  In  com- 
mon with  the  other  normal  schools  of  the  State,  it  will  seek  to  bear 
its  share  in  this  great  work. 

To  this  end  it  will  endeavor  to  give  a thorough  knowledge  of 
the  educational  value  of  the  branches  of  learning  required  to  be 
taught  in  the  public  schools  ; it  will  study  the  methods  and  princi- 
ples of  teaching  and  will  offer  opportunities  for  systematic  observa- 
tion and  practice.  Both  the  theory  and  practice  of  teaching  will 
receive  careful  attention. 


DEPARTMENTS  OF  THE  SCHOOL. 

The  School  will  consist  of  the  following  departments  : 

1 The  Department  of  History  and  Philosophy  of 

Education. 

2 The  Department  of  Methods  and  Training  Work. 

3 The  Department  of  English. 

4 The  Department  of  History  and  Civics. 

5 The  Department  of  Geography  and  Geology. 

6 The  Department  of  Mathematics. 

7 The  Department  of  Biology. 

8 The  Department  of  Physics  and  Chemistry. 

9 The  Department  of  Latin,  German  and  Greek, 
io  The  Department  of  Music  and  Physical  Culture, 
n The  Department  of  Drawing  and  Penmanship. 

12  The  Department  of  Library  and  Reading  Room. 


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COURSES  OF  STUDY. 


The  School  offers  four  courses  of  study,  — a one-year  profes- 
sional course,  a two-year  course,  a three-year  course,  and  a four- 
year  course.  These  courses  include  all  the  branches  of  study 
which  pertain  to  a common  school  education,  and  such  other  stud- 
ies as  the  Board  of  Trustees  may  from  time  to  time  prescribe. 
Classes  will  be  organized  to  accommodate  the  students  who  may 
enter  from  time  to  time. 

ACADEMIC. 

The  various  studies  offered  will  be  pursued  in  their  academic 
and  professional  phases.  It  will  be  the  aim  of  all  instruction  to 
show  the  educational  value  of  each  study  in  the  courses  offered. 

METHODS. 

The  work  in  methods  will  include  a study  of  primary,  grammar 
and  secondary  schools,  with  special  attention  to  school  economy 
and  school  management. 

OBSERVATION. 

During  the  first  year  of  a student’s  course,  he  will  have  opportu- 
nity to  observe  the  work  of  experienced  teachers.  The  work  in 
actual  observation  will  be  followed  with  a critique  of  the  recitation, 
thus  emphasizing  the  vital  points  in  the  teaching  process. 

PRACTICE. 

Students  who  have  had  acknowledged  experience  as  teachers 
will  be  given  opportunity  to  do  some  practical  work.  This  privi- 
lege will  be  extended  to  the  classes  in  observation  as  soon  as  their 
work  justifies  it. 


THE  ONE-YEAR  COURSE. 

This  course  is  planned  for  the  graduates  of  colleges  and  normal 
schools  whose  academic  work  is  more  advanced.  It  will  afford 
opportunity  for  professional  study  and  additional  insight  into  the 
educational  value  of  various  studies  in  the  common  school  program. 
The  work  will  be  arranged  for  the  accommodation  of  those  grad- 
uates of  colleges  who  desire  to  teach,  and  who  recognize  the  wisdom 
of  spending  one  or  two  years  in  careful  professional  preparation. 


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TWO-YEAR  COURSE. 


FIRST  YEAR. 

FALL  TERM. 

WINTER  TERM. 

SPRING  TERM. 

Geography 

• • 4 

History 

■ 4 

Civics 

4 

Biology 

. . 4 

Biology . . 

• 4 

Biology 

4 

English  Grammar.  . 

• • 4 

Reading 

• 4 

Literature 

4 

Psychology 

■ • 4 

Psychology 

• 4 

Psychology 

4 

Drawing  

••  3 

Drawing 

• 4 

Drawing  

4 

Music 

• • 3 

Arithmetic 

• 4 

Algebra 

4 

SECOND  YEAR. 

FALL  TERM. 

WINTER  TERM. 

SPRING  TERM. 

Teaching 

Teaching 

Teaching 

Physics 

• • 5 

Physics 

■ 5 

Physics 

5 

Elective 

• • 5 

Elective 

• 5 

Elective 

5 

Physiography 

••  5 

General  History 

• 5 

Rhetoric 

5 

Choice  may  be  made  from  the  following  electives: 

English 

• • 5 

Latin 

• 5 

Arithmetic.  

5 

Latin 

• • 5 

German 

• 5 

Latin 

5 

German 

• • 5 

Literature 

• 5 

German 

5 

Literature 

••  5 

Sociology 

• 5 

Literature 

5 

Sociology 

• • 5 

Drawing 

• 5 

Sociology 

5 

Drawing 

• • 5 

Ethics 

• 5 

Drawing 

5 

Ethics 

••  5 

Astronomy 

• 5 

Philosophy  of  Educa- 

tion   

5 

Music. 

Music 

Music 

History  of 

History  of 

Physiography 

5 

Education 

• • 5 

Education 

■ 5 

Political  Economy .... 

5- 

Philosophy 

• • 5 

Civics 

5 

Chemistry  

5 

Logic  . . 

••  5 

Principles  of  Agricul- 

ture  

5 

All  students  will  be  required  to  take  penmanship  spelling  and  composition 
unless  excused. 


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THREE-YEAR  COURSE. 


FIRST  YEAR. 


FALL  TERM. 

WINTER  TEBM. 

SPRING  TERM. 

Elective 

• • 5 

Elective 

• 5 

Elective 

• • 5 

Arithmetic 

• • 5 

Arithmetic 

■ 5 

Music 

••  3 

Geography 

••  4 

Geography 

4 

History 

• • 5 

Pedagogy 

••  4 

Reading 

4 

Algebra  

• • 5 

Drawing 

. . 2 

Drawing 

2 

Drawing 

• • 5 

Music 

• • 3 

Music 

3 

Choose  one  of  these  electives: 

English. 

English. 

English. 

Latin. 

Latin. 

Latin. 

SECOND  YEAR. 

FALL  TERM. 

WINTER  TERM. 

SPRING  TERM. 

Psychology  and 

Psychology  and 

Psychology  and 

Pedagogy 

••  4 

Pedagogy  

■ 4 

Pedagogy 

• • 4 

Algebra  

• • 4 

Geometry 

■ 4 

Physiography 

• • 4 

Biology 

■ • 4 

Biology 

• 4 

Biology 

• ■ 4 

Elective 

• • 4 

Elective 

• 4 

Elective 

• • 4 

History 

• • 4 

Literature 

• 4 

Literature 

• • 4 

Drawing 

Drawing 

, 2 

Drawing 

. . 2 

Choose  one  of  these  electives: 

Rhetoric. 

Civics. 

Geometry. 

Latin. 

Latin. 

Latin. 

THIRD  YEAR. 

FALL  TERM. 

WINTER  TERM. 

SPRING  TERM. 

Physics 

• • 5 

Physics 

• 5 

Philosophy  of 

Elective 

• • 5 

History  of 

Education 

• • 5 

Biology  or  English . . 

• • 5 

Education 

• 5 

Elective 

••  5 

Teaching 

Elective 

• 5 

General  History  .... 

••  5 

Teaching 

Teaching 

The  electives  are  the  same  as  in  the  Two-Year  Course. 

All  students  will  be  required  to  take  penmanship,  spelling  and  composition 
unless  excused. 


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FOUR-YEAR  COURSE. 


ENGLISH. 

FIRST  YEAR. 


FALL  TERM.  WINTER  TERM.  SPRING  TERM. 


Reading 

• • 4 

Reading 

5 

Literature 

3 

Arithmetic 

• • 4 

Arithmetic 

5 

Algebra  

4 

Geography 

• • 4 

Geography 

4 

History 

4 

Grammar 

• • 4 

Grammar  and  Compo- 

Grammar  and  Compo- 

Drawing  

• • 3 

sition 

5 

sition  

5 

Music 

Music 

2 

Biology 

5 

SECOND  YEAR. 

FALL  TERM. 

WINTER  TERM. 

SPRING  TERM. 

Algebra  

• • 5 

Geometry 

5 

Geometry 

5 

Literature 

. . 4 

Literature 

4 

Literature 

4 

Biology 

• • 4 

Biology 

4 

Biology 

4 

Drawing 

. . 2 

Drawing 

2 

Drawing 

2 

History 

••  5 

History 

5 

Civics 

5 

THIRD  YEAR. 

FALL  TERM. 

WINTER  TERM. 

SPRING  TERM. 

Phychology 

• • 5 

Psychology 

5 

Psychology 

5 

Physics 

• • 5 

Physics 

5 

Physics 

5 

Literature  

• • 5 

Literature 

5 ' 

Principles  of  Agricul- 

Elective  

• • 5 

Elective 

5 

ture  

5 

Elective 

5 

Choice  may  be  made  from  the  following  electives: 

Algebra  

• • 5 

Solid  Geometry 

5 

Astronomy 

5 

Physics 

• • 5 

Physics 

5 

Physics 

5 

Physiography 

••  5 

Sociology 

5 

Political  Economy  . . . 

5 

Pedagogy 

••  5 

School  Law 

5 

School  Management.. 

5 

FOURTH  YEAR. 

FALL  TERM. 

WINTER  TERM. 

SPRING  TERM. 

Pedagogy 

5 

History  of 

Philosophy  of 

Chemistry 

• • 5 

Education 

5 

Education 

5 

Teaching 

Chemistry 

5 

Geology 

5 

Teaching 

Teaching 

If  entitled  to  take  electives,  choice  may  be  made  from  the  following  : 

History 

• • 5 

History 

5 

History 

5 

Philosophy 

••  5 

Logic 

5 

Ethics 

5 

Ecology 

• • 5 

History  of 

Teaching 

5 

Bookkeeping 

• • 5 

Education 

5 

Literature 

5 

Commercial  Law 

5 

All  students  will  be  required  to  take  penmanship,  spelling  and  composition 
unless  excused. 


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FOUR-YEAR  COURSE. 


LANGUAGE. 

FIRST  YEAR. 

FALL  TERM. 

WINTER  TERM. 

SPRING 

TERM. 

Reading 

3 

Reading 

5 

Literature  . . 

3 

Arithmetic 

4 

Arithmetic 

4 

Arithmetic . . 

4 

Geography 

4 

Geography  ........  . . 

4 

History  . . . . , 

4 

Music 

2 

Music 

2 

Biology  . . . . 

4 

Drawing 

2 

Latin  Grammar  and 

Caesar  and 

Composi- 

Latin  Grammar  and 

Easy  Reading 

5 

tion 

5 

Reader 

5 

SECOND  YEAR. 

FALL  TERM. 

WINTER  TERM. 

SPRING 

TERM.  ' 

Algebra  

5 

Geometry 

5 

Geometry  . . 

5 

Literature 

4 

Literature 

4 

Literature. . 

4 

Biology 

4 

Biology 

4 

Biology  .... 

4 

Drawing 

2 

Drawing , 

2 

Drawing  . . . 

2 

Caesar  and  Composi- 

Caesar  

5 

Cicero  and 

Composi- 

tion  

5 

THIRD  YEAR. 

tion 

5 

FALL  TERM. 

WINTER  TERM. 

SPRING 

TERM. 

Psychology 

5 

Psychology 

5 

Psychology  . 

5 

Physics  . . . 

5 

Physics 

5 

Physics  .... 

5 

Cicero  and  Composi- 

Ovid  

5 

Vergil 

5 

tion  . 

5 

Elective 

5 

Elective .... 

5 

Elective 

5 

Choice  may  be  made  from  the  following  electives: 

German 

5 

German 

5 

German  . . . . 

5 

Literature 

5 

Literature 

5 

Literature. . 

5 

Algebra  

5 

Solid  Geometry 

5 

Astronomy  . 

5 

FOURTH  YEAR. 

FALL  TERM. 

WINTER  TERM. 

SPRING 

TERM. 

Pedagogy 

5 

History  of 

Philosophy  of 

Teaching 

Education 

5 

Education  . . 

5 

Elective 

5 

Teaching 

Teaching  . . . 

Elective 

5 

Elective .... 

5 

Choice  may  be  made  from  the  following  electives: 

Latin 

5 

Latin 

5 

Latin 

5 

Greek 

5 

Greek 

5 

Greek 

5 

German 

5 

German 

5 

German 

5 

Chemistry 

5 

Chemistry 

5 

Physics 

5 

All  students  will  be  required  to  take  penmanship,  spelling  and  composition 
unless  excused. 


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CONDITIONS  OF  ADMISSION. 

Candidates  for  admission  to  the  School  must  meet  the  following 
conditions  : 

1 Intention.  Must  make  the  required  declaration  of  intention 
to  teach. 

2 Scholarship.  Must  present  the  following  evidence  of  schol- 
arship : 

( a ) A first  grade  teacher’s  certificate. 

( b ) A second  grade  teacher’s  certificate. 

(c)  A certificate  of  attendance  at  another  State  normal  school 

or  a standard  college  or  university. 

( d ) A high  school  or  college  diploma. 

(■ e ) Appointment  by  the  County  Superintendent.  By  pass- 
ing an  examination  about  equivalent  to  that  required 
for  a second  grade  certificate,  an  applicant  may  secure 
an  appointment  from  the  County  Superintendent  of 
Schools.  A certificate  of  this  appointment  will  ex- 
empt from  the  entrance  examinations. 

3 Examinations.  Students  applying  with  no  recognized  evi- 
dence of  scholarship  will  be  required  to  pass  a satisfactory  exami- 
nation given  by  the  Faculty  in  the  following  studies  : English — 
including  reading,  grammar  and  orthography,  arithmetic,  geog- 
raphy and  United  States  history. 

4 Preparatory.  Students  who  fail  to  pass  the  entrance  exami- 
nation, or  are  not  sufficiently  mature  to  enter  upon  normal  school 
work,  may  be  admitted  to  the  preparatory  department,  subject  to 
the  decision  of  the  President. 


ROUND  TABLE  OR  TEACHER’S  SEMINAR. 


Once  every  two  weeks  the  Faculty  will  hold  a seminar  for  the 
discussion  of  fundamental  problems  which  arise  in  school  work. 


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SCHOOL  SUPERVISION  AND  MANAGEMENT. 

It  will  be  the  aim  of  the  Normal  to  give  special  attention  to 
school  economy.  Prominent  superintendents  and  teachers  will  be 
invited  to  visit  the  school  and  lecture  on  vital  problems  in  educa- 
tional work. 


LECTURES. 

The  following  distinguished  educators  have  been  secured  to 
deliver  one  or  more  lectures  each  : 

Dr.  E.  C.  Hewitt,  ex-President  of  Normal  University,  Normal, 

111. 

Subject : The  History  of  Normal  Schools. 

Hon.  Alfred  Bayliss,  State  Superintendent  of  Public  Instruction. 

Subject : The  Trained  Teacher. 

Dr.  J.  M.  Greenwood,  Superintendent  Kansas  City  Schools. 
Subject  : Methods  in  History. 

Dr.  Nathaniel  Butler,  Department  of  Education,  Chicago  Uni- 
versity. 

Subject  : The  Correlation  of  Educational  Forces. 

Hon.  Orville  T.  Bright,  Superintendent  of  Cook  County  Schools. 

Subject : Environment  in  School  Work. 

Prof.  Frank  Hall,  Superintendent  of  State  School  for  Blind. 

Subject  : Rational  Methods  in  Arithmetic. 

Dr.  Howard  J.  Rogers,  Chief  of  the  Department  of  Education, 
World’s  Fair,  St.  Louis. 

Subject : The  Relation  of  Education  to  the  Industrial  and 
Commercial  Development  of  a Country. 

There  has  never  been  more  wide  spread  interest  in  educational 
problems  than  there  is  at  the  present  time.  Teaching  is  now  a dis- 
tinct profession,  and  technical  training  has  become  a necessity. 
Opportunity  wTill  be  given  to  study  the  philosophy  of  education  from 
different  view  points. 


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SATURDAY  SESSIONS. 

To  enable  teachers  who  may  wish  to  attend  these  lectures  or  to 
observe  the  work  of  the  Normal,  the  School  will  hold  regular  ses- 
sions on  Saturday  and  take  Monday  for.  its  holiday.  This  will 
enable  the  instructors  to  use  Monday  to  visit  the  public  schools,  to 
observe  their  work,  and  to  study  their  demands.  It  is  believed 
that  this  plan  will  strengthen  the  bonds  of  interest  which  should 
unite  the  friends  of  education. 


THE  SCHOOL  AND  THE  PUBLIC. 

The  School  will  hold  itself  in  readiness  to  respond  to  calls  from 
superintendents  and  teachers  of  the  vicinity  for  any  assistance  that 
it  can  render.  It  will  welcome  all  interested  visitors  to  its  sessions 
or  to  inspect  its  equipment. 


THE  SCHOOL  AND  ITS  STUDENTS. 

The  School  will  give  attention  to  the  physical,  intellectual  and 
moral  culture  of  its  students.  They  will  find  in  the  various  com- 
miltees  of  the  Faculty  ready  sympathy  and  unfailing  counsel. 


PHYSICAL  CULTURE. 


Systematic  exercise  in  physical  culture  will  be  given  by  teachers 
who  have  had  special  preparation  for  such  work. 


ATHLETICS. 

The  students  will  be  encouraged  to  feel  reasonable  interest  in 
all  forms  of  athletics.  The  large  campus  will  afford  ample  oppor- 
tunity for  base  ball,  basket  ball  and  foot  ball  teams,  or  courts  for 
tennis  and  other  games. 


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SOCIAL  FEATURES. 

The  social  features  of  the  Normal  will  be  made  a factor  from 
the  beginning. 


LITERARY  SOCIETIES. 

Two  literary  societies  will  be  organized  the  first  term  and  will 
be  planned  as  an  important  part  of  the  educational  work  of  the 
School.  The  aim  of  the  Faculty  will  be  to  identify  this  literary  life 
with  that  of  the  School.  Students  who  do  good  work  in  the  liter- 
ary societies  will  receive  special  credit  in  rhetorical  work. 


RELIGIOUS  WORK. 

Students  will  be  urged  to  form  associations  for  the  cultivation 
of  the  religious  life.  The  student’s  aim  should  be  to  study  to  live 
rather  than  to  live  to  study. 


BOARD. 

Board  may  be  secured  in  advance  by  application  for  the  same 
to  the  President  or  any  member  of  the  Faculty.  The  teachers  of 
the  School  will  be  ready  to  render  any  possible  help  in  locating 
students.  Any  communication  addressed  to  the  President  or 
Faculty  will  receive  immediate  attention. 


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EXPENSES. 


TUITION. 

To  those  who  sign  the  pledge  to  teach,  tuition  is  free.  An  inci- 
dental fee  of  $ 2.00  per  term  is  charged.  While  students  from  other 
States  than  Illinois  are  required  to  pay  some  tuition,  the  amount  is 
refunded  to  them,  if  they  teach  an  equivalent  time  in  Illinois. 

BOARD. 

Good  rooms  and  excellent  boarding  places  may  easily  be 
secured.  Some  students  will  prefer  to  board  in  clubs.  By  careful 
management  students  may  secure  a club  rate  from  $2.00  to  $2.25. 
Rooms  with  board  in  private  families  may  be  had  at  a rate  of  $3.00 
to  $4.00  per  week. 

BOOKS. 

Text  books  may  be  secured  at  a nominal  cost.  Students  should 
bring  with  them  whatever  text  books  they  may  have. 


ORGANIZATION. 

Students  who  apply  for  admission  without  proper  certificates, 
should  report  for  examination  the  first  Monday  of  each  term. 

The  enrollment  and  organization  of  classes  will  take  place  on 
Tuesday  of  the  first  week  of  the  session.  Recitations  will  begin  on 
Wednesday.  Students  are  urged  to  reach  the  city  in  time  to  reg- 
ister on  Monday,  secure  their  boarding  places,  and  be  ready  for 
their  first  recitations. 


SPECIAL  NOTICE. 


Superintendents  and  other  friends  of  education  are  earnestly 
requested  to  extend  this  information.  Teachers  and  youths  who 


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are  ambitious  to  broaden  their  attainments  while  securing  skill  in 
the  profession  of  teaching,  may  find  here  matter  that  will  interest 
them. 


REGISTRATION. 

If  you  are  contemplating  attendance  upon  the  Western  Illinois 
State  Normal  School,  kindly  fill  out  the  registration  blank  given  on 
the  next  page.  (Filling  this  blank  does  not  pledge  you  to  attend. 
It  simply  notifies  that  you  are  planning  to  be  at  the  School,  and 
expect  to  take  the  work  indicated.) 


REGISTRATION  BLANK. 


Date 


TO  PRESIDENT  OF  STATE  NORMAL, 

Macomb,  Illinois. 


Sir  : 


I  contemplate  attendance  upon  the  State  Non?ial,  and  will  plan 
to  enter  at  the  beginning  of  the  first  term , to  begi?i  September  23, 
1902.  I should  like  to  enter  the  course  underlined. 


COURSES  OF  STUDY. 

One  Year  Professional  Course. 
Two  Year  Course. 

Three  Year  Course. 

Four  Year  Course. 


CREDENTIALS  OFFERED. 

Please  underscore  the  credentials  which  you  will  offer  to  gain 
admission  to  the  Nornial  School. 

1 A Diplonia  froi?i  College  or  Normal  School. 

2 A First  Grade  Teacher's  Certificate  from  County  Superin- 
tendent. 

3 A Second  Grade  Teacher' s Certificate  from  County  Superin- 
tendent. 

4 A Diploma  from  a Three  Year  High  School. 

3 A Diploma  from  a Four  Year  High  School. 

6 Certificate  for  any  other  Scholastic  Work. 

7 A Certificate  of  Appointment  from  any  County  Superintend- 
ent in  the  State. 


